Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Tampa, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Industry: Finance & Accounting

Overview:
Our client, a leading organization in the Tampa Bay market is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounts payable to contribute to a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, maintain organized financial records, and foster strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process a high volume of vendor invoices in compliance with company policies.
• Match purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents to verify transaction accuracy.
• Maintain detailed records of financial transactions and vendor accounts.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Execute weekly vendor payments via multiple payment methods.
• Review travel expense reports for policy compliance.
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve issues and respond to inquiries.
• Support audit and financial review processes by preparing relevant reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or a related finance role.
• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and general accounting procedures.
• Experience in high-volume environments.
• Familiarity with tax compliance, including 1099 reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work with a reputable company
• Collaborative team environment
• Career growth potential
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.